Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2485 - 2421: A Bit Suspicious

Lu Shuangshuang proved quite astute, so no matter the excuse she offered or the way she phrased it, everyone could see they were essentially forcing her out.

"Just be straightforward with her—there are nasty rumors circulating outside, and we're worried it'll damage her reputation, so have her head back to the Lu Family for now and return once things calm down," Old Master Jiang declared with a serious expression.

Indeed, it hit him abruptly that any words spoken to Lu Shuangshuang within these walls seemed out of place somehow.

This realization only deepened his doubts about Lu Shuangshuang.

Jiang Qiuyan noticed his firm resolve; though she yearned to sway him further, she understood Old Master Jiang was beyond reason at this point, leaving her no option but to yield.

"Alright, I'll speak with her shortly," Jiang Qiuyan said with a heavy sigh, adding, "But Uncle, even if Shuangshuang goes back to the Lu Family, we'll still need to await Old Master Lu and the others' arrival. When they get here, won't they inevitably raise the topic of the marriage between Xiao Sixth and Shuangshuang?"

Word had it that Old Master Lu and his group were already en route.

Old Master Jiang had been overjoyed upon first learning this, remarking how Old Master Lu clearly held Xiao Sixth in high regard. Even though Xiao Sixth was merely a younger generation member, Old Master Lu had braved the long journey to meet him personally in D State.

He had even instructed Xiao Sixth to act with utmost respect and humility during their encounter with Old Master Lu.

He had gone so far as to inspect the guest quarters himself, ensuring everything was set for Old Master Lu's comfortable stay.

But now...

Old Master Jiang found himself in a gloomy mood.

It stemmed entirely from what Xiao Sixth had revealed about the past events involving Xiao Fu.

Once he learned those details, a sharp pang lingered in his chest like a刺.

"I'll deal with things when Old Master Lu shows up. I've heard he hasn't stepped out of the Lu Family in full three years, yet for Xiao Sixth's sake this time, he's not only ventured forth but also borne the rigors of the trip—and I'm genuinely appreciative of that."

Old Master Jiang let out a deep sigh.

Still, beyond the thanks,

His mind wandered to deeper concerns.

A man who hadn't departed his home in three years traveling all the way to D State just to see Xiao Sixth—that showed real commitment.

Yet, did such favoritism from an elder toward a junior warrant this level of effort?

In the usual course, after Xiao Sixth got established, it would have been proper for him to journey to the Lu Family in Pingzhou on his own.

Old Master Jiang sighed inwardly.

Xiao Sixth's homecoming had stirred profound shifts in him. Merely broaching this issue unsettled him deeply, in part because of how Xiao Sixth had recounted it.

Yet, in another sense, Old Master Jiang experienced a wave of ease.

The greater Xiao Sixth's achievements, the more delight it brought him. This proved that across those twenty years of separation, Jiang Liu was still the remarkably astute Jiang Liu etched in his memory.

"Maybe we should hold off and discuss it with Shuangshuang once Old Master Lu arrives? Then, we can convince her to go back with him initially."

"No, we should address it right away."

A glint appeared in Old Master Jiang's gaze.

Talk to Lu Shuangshuang immediately, and later watch her reactions upon Old Master Lu's arrival.

Jiang Qiuyan reluctantly consented.

She viewed this assignment as an arduous and unrewarding chore.

Upon departing the main courtyard, she ran into Fourth Master Jiang and Fifth Master Jiang.

"Fourth Uncle, Fifth Uncle."

"Qiuyan, were you chatting with your uncle about something?" Fourth Master Jiang inquired.

With their second brother gone, the second branch of the family had thinned out considerably. As the oldest daughter of Second Master, Jiang Qiuyan had long resided with the Jiang household.

"Nothing major, just touching base with Uncle about the external gossip," Jiang Qiuyan replied casually, then glanced at Fifth Master, "Fifth Uncle seems in finer spirits today."

Fifth Master Jiang offered only a faint smile.

Jiang Qiuyan kept her words brief with him. Fifth Master Jiang suffered from the same affliction as her father, though her father had indulged excessively in alcohol and pleasures back then, which proved too much for him, leading to his early death.